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Velma’s Queer Erasure in ‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

March 25, 2024 Trace Thurman Alicia Silverstone, Freddie Prinze Jr., Horror Queers, Horror Queers Podcast, James Gunn, Linda Cardellini, Matthew Lillard, Podcasts, Raja Gosnell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Scooby Doo, Scooby-Doo 2, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, seth green

Mystery Mistress. After kicking off March with discussions of the Kristen Stewart vehicle Personal Shopper (listen) and Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train (listen), we’re getting a little silly with a deep dive into Raja Gosnell‘s live-action cartoon sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) for its 20th anniversary! In the film, canine sleuth Scooby-Doo (Neil Fanning) once again […]

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Creep I.E. Con Returns With Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Scream Reunions

January 15, 2024 Alex DiVincenzo Allen Danziger, Brett Wagner, Creep I.E. Con, David Arquette, Ed Neal, horror convention, Jamie Kennedy, John Dugan, Lee Waddell, Matthew Lillard, Neve Campbell, Scream, Skeet Ulrich, Sponsored, Teri McMinn, The Further, The Texas Chain Saw Massace, William Vail

In 1974, Tobe Hooper‘s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre changed the face of horror. Next month, actors Ed Neal, John Dugan, Allen Danziger, Teri McMinn, and William Vail will participate in the first official 50th anniversary cast reunion at Creep I.E. Con in Southern California. Brett Wagner, who played Leatherface in the 2003 version of […]

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Exclusive Interview: Matthew Lillard Is Excited to Have a Brand New Horror Movie Franchise to Call Home

December 15, 2023 Alex DiVincenzo five nights at freddy's, Interviews, Matthew Lillard, Scream

From Stu Macher in Scream to Shaggy in Scooby-Doo, Matthew Lillard is no stranger to iconic roles — but the fervent fanbase that accompanied his casting as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s came as a surprise. The wildly popular video game franchise yielded Blumhouse’s highest-grossing film of all-time. The affable actor knew of […]

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Review – Cuddly Gateway Horror Light on Scares

October 26, 2023 Meagan Navarro Emma Tammi, five nights at freddy's, Matthew Lillard, Reviews

Nearly a decade ago, Scott Cawthon’s point-and-click survival game Five Nights at Freddy’s was released into the world and became an instant hit, thanks to its effective jump scare delivery system via killer animatronics and engaging lore. The concept practically begged for a feature adaptation, and so did the video game series’ loyal fanbase. It’s finally here, with […]

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie – Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson Join the Cast

December 16, 2022 Meagan Navarro blumhouse, five nights at freddy's, Matthew Lillard, Movies

As the terrifying animatronics in Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s are poised to spring to life once production begins in February, so too are the characters that will encounter them. Deadline reports today that Matthew Lillard (Thir13en Ghosts, Scream) and Josh Hutcherson (Tragedy Girls) have joined the cast in the long anticipated video game adaptation. There are no […]

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‘Scooby-Doo’: A Compromised Parody Still Worth Watching On its 20th Anniversary [Horror Queers Podcast]

June 14, 2022 Trace Thurman Horror Queers, Horror Queers Podcast, James Gunn, Linda Cardellini, Matthew Lillard, Podcasts, Raja Gosnell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Scooby Doo

Scrappy Scrote. After three weeks of films with objectionable content (real-life kangaroo murder in Wake in Fright, an injured actress and problematic killer in Incident in a Ghostland and “consensual rape” in Perdita Durango), we thought it might be nice to swamp out the dark and dreary for the…colorful and cheerful? That’s right, we’re heading back […]

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Matthew Lillard is Shaggy Once More for ‘Scooby-Doo’ Airbnb Opportunity!

June 8, 2022 John Squires Matthew Lillard, Scooby Doo, The Further

The classic Mystery Machine from the world of Scooby-Doo is making its way onto Airbnb, which means that yes, you and a friend can literally sleep inside the pop culture icon! The promotion is in celebration of 20 years of the live action Scooby-Doo movie, and Airbnb has even enlisted the help of star Matthew […]

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Matthew Lillard Launches Studio Midnite Movie Club With Vampire Movie ‘Let Them Die’

April 19, 2022 John Squires Let Them Die, Matthew Lillard, Midnite Movie Club, Movies

Alongside writer/director Bill Whirity, actor Matthew Lillard has launched the “first ever Decentralized Movie Studio” with Midnite Movie Club, which aims to give the filmmaking power to the people. Essentially, purchasing an NFT will grant you access to the studio’s membership board, and you’ll be able to make filmmaking decisions alongside other members. Whatever that […]

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‘The Curve’ – The Other Matthew Lillard Horror Movie from the Late 90s [Hidden Gems]

February 2, 2022 Alex DiVincenzo Dead Man's Curve, Editorials, Hidden Gems, Matthew Lillard, Movies, The Curve

We revisit The Curve… a Matthew Lillard horror movie you might’ve missed… Scream is rightly regarded as a classic these days, but that was not the case following its release in 1996. Much like Saw a decade later, the derision toward Scream had little to do with the original film; it largely stemmed from the […]

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‘Scream’ Filmmakers Reveal the Surprise Easter Egg Cameos You Didn’t Notice! [Spoiler Interview]

January 20, 2022 Meagan Navarro Drew Barrymore, featured, Interviews, Matthew Lillard, Movies, Radio Silence, Scream, topnews, Wes Craven

Spoiler warning: This article contains Scream spoilers. The new Scream packs extensive franchise history into a film dedicated to Wes Craven‘s memory. That history doesn’t just shape the story; it offers fans a slew of references, Easter eggs, and even fun surprise cameos to track. Bloody Disgusting chatted with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and executive producer Chad Villella about Scream‘s impressively long list […]

‘Scream’ – Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich Reflect on Wes Craven and the Impact of His Passing

January 5, 2022 John Squires Matthew Lillard, Movies, Scream, Skeet Ulrich, Wes Craven

We’re still celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven‘s Scream, while of course also looking ahead to next weekend, which will bring the franchise back to movie theaters. It was in 1996 that Craven introduced us to the iconic Ghostface mask and the characters who will be returning to the big screen in this year’s Scream, but […]

Celebrating ‘Scream’ at 25 and Horror Queers at 3! [Horror Queers Podcast]

December 27, 2021 Joe Lipsett bloopers, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Horror Queers, Kevin Williamson, LGBT, LGBT Horror, lgbtq, LGBTQ Horror, Matthew Lillard, Neve Campbell, Podcasts, Scream, Skeet Ulrich, Wes Craven

Tits and Tongues &The Screw-Up Showcase We’re nearly ready to wrap up December – and 2021! It’s been another silly month on the podcast, including episodes on the bizarre queer antichrist/oatmeal zombie film Fear No Evil (1981), David Fincher’s feel bad holiday film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) and the queerest superhero film of all […]

‘Scream’ Actors Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich Argue Whether Stu and Billy Are Still Alive and Reflect on the Film’s Legacy [Interview]

October 8, 2021 Meagan Navarro Interviews, Matthew Lillard, Movies, Scream, Skeet Ulrich, Wes Craven

Wes Craven’s Scream is quickly approaching its 25th anniversary, and its popularity only seems to grow with time. The iconic fan-favorite will be released for the first time on 4K Ultra HD and in a newly remastered Blu-ray on October 19, 2021, packed with special features that examine the smash hit and its legacy. Ahead of its release, […]